Enrollment
412
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040018502147Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 412
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340) · Arizona
NCES ID 040018502147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+45% vs state
What stands out at Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 412 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
The surrounding Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340) spends $8,598 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340) is a single-school charter district, so Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona compares
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$8,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
African American 11.7%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340), which includes Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona.
$8,598
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 85.0%
Federal 2.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona
How many students attend Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona?
70.0% of students at Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona a good school?
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340)?
None; Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340) is a single-school charter district, and Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona is its only campus.
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